Sprouts Farmers Market LLC (SFM)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 258,856 261,164 244,157 287,450 149,629
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,148,550 1,046,460 959,876 881,293 581,952
ROE 22.54% 24.96% 25.44% 32.62% 25.71%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $258,856K ÷ $1,148,550K
= 22.54%

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc has shown consistent performance in terms of Return on Equity (ROE) over the past five years. The ROE has fluctuated between 22.54% and 32.62% during this period. The highest ROE of 32.62% was achieved on Jan 3, 2021, while the lowest ROE of 22.54% was recorded on Dec 31, 2023.

Despite the fluctuations, the overall trend indicates that the company has been able to generate a strong return for its shareholders relative to its equity base. This suggests that Sprouts Farmers Market Inc has been efficient in utilizing its shareholders' equity to generate profits. It is essential for the company to continue monitoring and improving its ROE to ensure sustained profitability and shareholder value creation.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
SFM
22.54%
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
GO
6.51%
Kroger Company
KR
18.63%